Jane Yolen
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Summary
Jane Yolen is a human[1]. Her place of birth was New York City[2]. She was born on February 11, 1939[3]. She died in Hatfield[4]. She died on June 11, 2026[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], children's writer[9], and editor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (402 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2].
- Jane Yolen died in Hatfield[4].
- Jane Yolen was born on February 11, 1939[3].
- Jane Yolen died on June 11, 2026[5].
- Jane Yolen held citizenship in United States[12].
- English was Jane Yolen's native language[13].
- Jane Yolen's professions included writer[6].
- Jane Yolen's professions included novelist[7].
- Jane Yolen's professions included science fiction writer[8].
- Jane Yolen's professions included children's writer[9].
- Jane Yolen's professions included editor[10].
- Jane Yolen's professions included poet[14].
- Jane Yolen's field of work was speculative fiction[15].
- Jane Yolen's field of work was audiobook[16].
- Jane Yolen's education included a stint at University of Massachusetts Amherst[17].
- Jane Yolen's education included a stint at Smith College[18].
- Jane Yolen's education included a stint at High School of Music & Art[19].
- Jane Yolen was educated at Staples High School[20].
- Jane Yolen received the Nebula Award[21].
- Jane Yolen received the Regina Medal[22].
- Jane Yolen received the Mythopoeic Awards[23].
- Jane Yolen received the Nebula Award for Best Novelette[24].
- Jane Yolen received the Nebula Award for Best Short Story[25].
- Jane Yolen received the Sophie Brody Medal[26].
- Jane Yolen's religion is recorded as Judaism[27].
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Origins and Family
Jane Yolen's place of birth was New York City[2]. She was born on February 11, 1939[3]. English was her native language[13].
Education
Educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1863[30], headquartered in Amherst[31]; Smith College[18], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1871[34], headquartered in Northampton[35]; High School of Music & Art[19], an art academy[36], in United States[37], founded in 1936[38]; and Staples High School[20], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1884[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], children's writer[9], editor[10], and poet[14]. Fields of work include speculative fiction[15], a fiction genre[42] and audiobook[16], a book distribution format[43].
Recognition
Awards received include Nebula Award[21], a group of awards[44], in United States[45], founded in 1966[46]; Regina Medal[22], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1959[49]; Mythopoeic Awards[23], a literary award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1971[52]; Nebula Award for Best Novelette[24], a literary award[53], in United States[54], founded in 1966[55]; Nebula Award for Best Short Story[25], a literary award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1966[58]; and Sophie Brody Medal[26], a literary award[59], in United States[60].
Personal Life
Jane Yolen's religion is recorded as Judaism[27].
Death and Burial
Jane Yolen died on June 11, 2026[5]. She died in Hatfield[4].
Why It Matters
Jane Yolen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (402 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
FAQs
Where was Jane Yolen born?
Jane Yolen was born in New York City[2].
Where did Jane Yolen die?
Jane Yolen died in Hatfield[4].
What did Jane Yolen do for work?
Jane Yolen worked as writer[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], children's writer[9], and editor[10].
Where did Jane Yolen go to school?
Jane Yolen was educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst[17], Smith College[18], High School of Music & Art[19], and Staples High School[20].
What awards did Jane Yolen receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award[21], Regina Medal[22], Mythopoeic Awards[23], and Nebula Award for Best Novelette[24].